Chris Watts, who is serving five life sentences for murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters, was reportedly separated from another male inmate at a Wisconsin prison amid suspicions of an inappropriate relationship, according to a prison employee quoted by the Daily Mail.

The 41-year-old murderer is serving multiple life sentences without parole at Dodge Correctional Institution. He admitted in 2018 to murdering his pregnant wife, Shanann, alongside their two young girls, Bella and Celeste.

An anonymous prison employee told the Daily Mail that Watts has formed close attachments with younger male inmates. According to an anonymous prison employee speaking to the Daily Mail, he forms intense attachments with younger male prisoners.

The employee claimed inmates in their twenties compete for Watts' attention, alleging he buys them commissary gifts to secure loyalty.

'Younger guys flock to Chris,' the prison source said. 'He's really got a hold over them and they'll usually do whatever he wants.'

Prison Sources Describe Watts' Close Relationships With Male Inmates

Observers familiar with Watts' behaviour behind bars describe a persistent pattern of seeking emotional closeness.

True crime author Cheryln Cadle, who has corresponded regularly with Watts for years, highlighted his deep-seated fear of isolation.

'Chris can't be alone,' Cadle told the Daily Mail. 'He needs constant affection and attention, and he'll get it from whoever is available.'

The prison employee said younger inmates sometimes regard Watts as an older brother or father figure. A former inmate also claimed Watts writes lengthy letters to men with whom he has formed close bonds.

The prison employee claimed several young prisoners have developed crushes on Watts. 'There have been times where it's pretty obvious something happened,' the source added.

Former inmates explained that prisoners seeking same-sex partners avoid monitored cells, instead using narrow surveillance blind spots in communal areas.

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Past Disciplinary Records Reveal History of Intimate Prison Bonds

These unverified claims follow earlier scrutiny over Watts' close relationships with male inmates.

In 2020, Watts faced disciplinary action after guards reportedly found his underwear, petroleum jelly, baby oil and other personal belongings inside fellow inmate Dylan Tallman's cell.

Correctional records noted that the pair spoke through a wall electrical outlet they nicknamed the 'holy outlet'. The two men co-wrote religious texts together and referred to one another as 'brothers in spirit'.

Although both men were punished and separated, Tallman denied their bond was sexual. He characterised Watts as unusually personable and overly sociable behind bars.

'Nothing surprises me anymore,' Tallman told the Daily Mail. 'A lot happens in prison.'

A former prisoner described Watts' magnetic presence. 'Chris is a guy who knows how to say the right things, and he can get you to really like him,' the ex-inmate said.

Watts' Past Romances and Affair Claims Resurface

Before these latest reports, Watts maintained outside romantic ties, including a brief engagement to visitor Lizzie Henderson. He reportedly ended that relationship after his mother, Cindy, advised him to call off the union.

Watts' dating history also faced scrutiny following his 2018 arrest. A man named Trent Bolte claimed he had a secret 10-month relationship with Watts before the murders. The FBI could not substantiate his account, and Watts denied knowing Bolte.

Watts denied knowing Bolte. The Daily Mail also reported that it spotted a profile on the gay dating app Grindr less than 25 feet from Watts' Colorado home on the day of his arrest. However, the newspaper could not establish whether Watts had created or operated the profile.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections has not confirmed the latest separation allegations, and Watts has made no comment.

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